Description: Aurelian AE Antoninianus, Serdica mint 274-275 AD. AVRELIANVS AVG; radiate and cuirassed bust right / RESTITVT ORBIS; woman standing right, presenting wreath to emperor standing left, holding sceptre; star between figures, KAΔ in ex.

Diameter: AE22 mm

Weight: 3,88 g

Grade: aVF/VF

Attribution: RIC 290; RIC online 2801

Commentary: rare; brown patina with some bronze highlights

History: Serdica was renamed Sofia in the 14th century after the oldest church in the city (Saint Sofia Church), yet the inhabitants were called Sredecheski until the 20th century.

Article Number: 044-02-01-44531